Mixed-Signal Hardware Engineer

Organization

The Advanced Radar Research Center’s Mixed-Signal Hardware Engineer participates in all phases of the product lifecycle including, concept creation, requirements definition, detailed design (e.

g., analog, digital, schematic capture, PCB layout), analysis, overseeing the fabrication of hardware, testing, and integration.

This position supports numerous projects at varying stages of lifecycle development. It requires a person who is driven to excel in a hands-on design, integration, and testing environment while collaborating with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals.

Typical Functions May Include :

Responsible for mixed-signal design from RF to digitized baseband signals.

Performs mixed-signal circuit design and system-level evaluation.

Designs PCB layout, integration, and testing.

Designs and implements hardware communications, acquisition, and control systems.

Performs integration of circuit implementation and real-time testing.

Participates in field experiments and data validation.

Hands-on testing and debugging of circuitry

Provide consulting to system-level designs, including costing, lead times, and alternative solutions.

Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Job Location

Required Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree, AND :

36 months of analog and digital design experience.

Equivalency / Substitution : Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree for a total of 84 months’ related experience.

Skills :

• Willingness to work as an integral part of a high-energy team of engineers and scientists
• Strong desire to learn new technical skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Good organizational skills
• Desire to interact with students and faculty
• Ability to multitask effectively in support of multiple projects
Certifications :
• None
• None

Working Conditions :

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions and communicate effectively.
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods,
• Ability to communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others.
• Ability to use a computer daily.

Departmental Preferences :

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent military / work experience
• 2+ years experience or familiarity with the PCB fabrication and component placement process (both manual and automated)
• Experience with radars and associated technologies, familiar with radar concepts such as RF / IF transceivers, microwave subsystems, and control systems
• 3D CAD / modeling experience (e.g., Solid Works)
• Knowledge of embedded hardware systems and familiarity with low-level protocols necessary to facilitate intercommunication between such systems
• Proficiency in the design, analysis, modeling, integration, and testing of mixed-signal systems and subsystems
• Proficiency in PCB layout (e.g., Altium Designer)
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment operation, spectrum / network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and function / waveform generators
• RF / analog / digital circuit / system design, simulation, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in the design, analysis, modeling, integration, and testing of mixed-signal systems and subsystems

Supervision : None

Special Instructions : If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.

To view the policy, visit https : / / hr.ou.edu / Policies-Handbooks / TB-Testing.

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Organization : VPR - ARRC

Job Location : Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 22, 2024